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Dog Treats As An Effective Training Tool
from:As we all know,training dogs
has never been easy. If not for the tools that we use in dog
training we may have gone nowhere and probably rats became man's
best friend. As a dog lover, I actually shudder at the thought.
And if that were the case, then there would never have been a
domesticated dog and they would all be in the wilderness living
like wolves. Thank God for the training tools.
One of these tools happens to be the Dog Training Treats, also
known as doggie treats but for this purpose, are to be used as a
training tool. Using dog training treats is also known as the
reward method in dog training. Training treats are very
effective in the learning phase of the training.
A pat on the head may be sufficient for some dogs who has shown
good behavior, other dogs may need a little incentive to
consistently respond to our commands. Treats thus become an
excellent way to reinforce desired behavior if they are used
properly.
Using dog training treats is one of the most positive and
encouraging ways to train your dog to behave in an acceptable
manner. This is a better alternative to other training methods
that use violence and physical punishment. The dog training
treats method is used together with a lot of praising for
something the dog has learned and done well.
Using training treats also gives your dog something to look
forward to during these training sessions. They are always happy
to receive these treats from you and they don't even know it's a
learning process.
It is important to note that in using training treats the reward
must be given to the dog immediately. Otherwise the dog might
believe that it is being rewarded for another thing that he has
done rather than the behavior that we want rewarded.
Consistency should also be practiced by the owner and all
members of the family that interact with the dog. The same
commands should be used by all so as not to cause the dog some
confusion. It also means that we should reward the desired
behavior and not the unwanted ones.
For the dog training treats to be fully effective, always use
treats that your dog really likes. Something enticing and
irresistible to him. It should be small and soft, something that
he could gulp down immediately. Something from your refrigerator
can be used as treats like small pieces of hotdog, cheese,
cooked chicken and beef have proven effective. While others
prefer to purchase small soft commercial dog treats that are
readily available.
Most dogs prefer the food treats but some of them respond to toy
treats rather than the former. In the same way, give your dog
their favorite toy every time he has done good in the training
process.
There are two ways in using training treats. First as a reward
for a desired behavior, and second as a motivator, in the class
of the carrot and stick method, to induce a certain behavior.
Using training treats is an enjoyable learning experience for
the dog and his owner/trainer. But full knowledge of using
training treats is essential. If used in an improper way, the
dog might develop some unwanted traits like always expecting
treats before doing something desirable or even begging.
Dog Training Treats is an important tool in training. It also strengthens
the bond between the owner and pet more than any other training
method because it is not based on fear. Trust and respect grows
between them and the experience is something that cannot be
forgotten easily. Training treats make the training process fun
for both dog and owner simply because the dog gets a reward and
the owner gets so much satisfaction in getting the desired
behavior from the pet.
As pet lovers, we all know that, that feeling is priceless.
About the author:
Scott Williams is a freelance copywriter with a special interest
in pets and an expert in dog
training . For effective and easy dog training please visit
http://dogpottytraining.blogspot.com. He has also been a
frequent traveler and expert in finding cheap vacation packages
and plane
tickets
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